Black Marks
A powerful tale of a young woman’s quest to unearth her identity, lost between cultures and families.
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DogTown: The Legend of the Z-Boys
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Keep Your Eyes Open: The Fugazi Photographs of Glen E. Friedman
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“The Road You Take” by Jean Wolfersteig
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Featured Titles
Featured: Black Interest
HNIC (limited edition signed package)
Prodigy, from the legendary hip-hop group Mobb Deep, launches Akashic’s new Infamous Books imprint with a story of loyalty, vengeance, and greed.
The Angels’ Share
A Jamaican father and his adult son travel across the island together in a touching and humorous novel that explores family reconciliation.
Upcoming Events
Michael Zadoorian — Michigan Authors’ Workshop Series, Midland, MI
7/24/19, 7:00pm
Author reading and discussion with Mardi Jo Link and Michael Zadoorian (Beautiful Music), followed by a book signing.
Ricardo Cortés — Greenlight Bookstore, Brooklyn, NY
7/27/19, 11:30am
Ricardo Cortés presents Party: A Mystery at storytime events at both Greenlight Bookstores; 11:30 in Fort Greene, and 1:30 PM in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
News & Features
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SANTA CRUZ NOIR Story Nominated for Shamus Award!
Congratulations to Elizabeth McKenzie from SANTA CRUZ NOIR on her Shamus Award nomination!
- “The Road You Take” by Jean Wolfersteig
- “Homecoming” by Jessica Hertz
- “Walls” by Rhian Waller
- “Like Cattle” by Ashley Sgro
Akashic Insider
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Ron Kovic on Bruce Springsteen in TIME Magazine
The June 24, 2019 issue of TIME includes a feature on Bruce Springsteen related to his latest album, and includes commentary from our author, veteran and anti-war activist Ron Kovic.
- C.J. Farley on AROUND HARVARD SQUARE and Operation Varsity Blues
- TIGERBELLE featured for Black History Month
- Bernice L. McFadden is Go On Girl! Book Club’s 2018 Author of the Year
- Bobby Sullivan’s Introduction to Revolutionary Threads